Design Draughtsperson

NOV; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Design Draughtsperson to draft mechanical systems for oilfield service equipment. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, adhering to safety standards, and requires proficiency in SolidWorks. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Plan

Flexible benefits including Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in technical or engineering discipline.
• Experience in drafting mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with energy industry equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft mechanical systems for oilfield service equipment.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for project completion.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies.

Skills

Proficient in SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with PLM/ERP systems

Full UK driving licence

Education

Technical or engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 upwards)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Draughtsperson to join our Engineering Support team in Great Yarmouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for drafting mechanical systems for oilfield service equipment. The role involves coordinating with various internal departments, external consultants, and fabrication contractors, ensuring speed and accuracy and throughout all stages.

About The Company

NOV (National Oilwell Varco) is a global leader in providing equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations. With a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and collaboration, we empower our teams to develop and deliver advanced technology and services that fuel the energy sector.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative engineering environment
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training
• Exposure to global projects and cross-functional teamwork
• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform drafting activities as required for the Engineering department
• Draft components under guidance based on engineering principles and existing examples
• Support R&D and liaise with internal experts and external vendors
• Create schematic and process flow drawings under guidance
• Ensure strong inter-departmental communication for standardization and coordination
• Participate in technical/sales meetings and provide drawing time estimates
• Contribute to weekly project meetings and on-site measurement tasks
• Monitor fabrication processes to ensure alignment with design intent
• Compile job summary reports for continual improvement
• Comply with all HSE policies and confidentiality requirements
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• A technical or engineering qualification (from NVQ Level 3 upwards)
• Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience (Advantageous)
• Familiarity with service equipment in the energy industry (Advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems and project management (Advantageous)
• Full, current UK driving licence (Advantageous)
  
  

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are a global family. We are thousands of individuals, working as one team to create technology and equipment that unlocks our customers’ energy potential. We are diverse, kind and passionate, and we are proud to be a part of every community in which we work. Because we all understand that our work matters. That’s why we are driven to be the best that we can be, to innovate, to move forward, and to improve the lives of everyone we meet. We are NOV.

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
  

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage
  
  

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance
  
  

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About The Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.